CHT | Resource: The Epistle of Barnabas
From Church History and Theology by Timothy Easley
June 25, 2025 · 59 min
About this episode
This episode discusses The Epistle of Barnabas, an early Christian work that reinterprets the Old Testament and presents a unique vision of Christian identity.
The Epistle of Barnabas is an early Christian work from around AD 100. Attributed to Paul's companion but likely anonymous, it reinterprets the Old Testament through allegory, claiming the Mosaic Law was never meant to be kept literally. Rich in symbolism and sharp in tone, Barnabas offers a bold vision of Christian identity in contrast to Judaism. It is a glimpse into how some in the early church read Scripture and saw itself in God's plan. Have a question? Send me an email: churchhistoryandtheology@proton.me All Resource episodes of Church History and Theology are donated to the public domain.
People in this episode
Host: Timothy Easley
Topics covered
- early Christian writings
- allegory in scripture
- Christian identity
- Mosaic Law
- Old Testament reinterpretation
Keywords
- Epistle of Barnabas
- early Christianity
- allegory
- Mosaic Law
- Christian identity
- Old Testament
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Books & works: The Epistle of Barnabas
Places: Judaism
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